property24.com points out – in a recent article – that choosing a ceiling fan instead of an aircon is a smart choice! According to their experts, a single 1500 Watt aircon, running 6 hours a day, will cost you approximately R500 a month, while a ceiling fan will typically cost about R50 a month to run.

Are you ready to ditch your aircon for a ceiling fan? Well, the article goes on to provide 5 tips for choosing the right…

Summer is just about here which means you’ll soon be looking for ways to keep your cool when it’s hot, hot, hot. Eurolux has a fantastic selection of ceiling fans to choose from this season – all available via Selective Lighting. Why not incorporate one or two into your home’s design?

A ceiling fan helps you do so much more than keep cool!

Add a decorative touch
There’s such a variety of styles, sizes and finishes these days. You can look beyond…

Where will you hang your chandelier?
The good news is chandeliers can go anywhere in your house. All you’ll need to consider is the size of your room and what you’re trying to achieve. Big spaces can accommodate large, elaborate chandeliers; smaller spaces, mini chandeliers.

How big is the space?
Do a little arithmetic to figure out the best size for the space. Here’s a quick and easy formula to use:

Desk lamps can provide you with so much more than task lighting. Yes! You need a desk lamp to help you see comfortably and clearly, but – depending on your choice – a desk lamp can fulfil this practical need AND, at the same time, contribute a lighting layer to your room’s lighting design and make a strong decor statement.
Here’s a list of 5 things to think about when choosing…

Finding the right bedroom lighting solution means balancing a wide range of needs for a result that is both practical and beautiful.

Where you put your lights, what kind of lighting you choose, the intensity and colour of your lighting … these will all be determined by your lifestyle choices. Do you prefer a bright and cheerful bedroom, or something mysterious or moody? Do you read physical books or prefer watching movies on a bright screen?

The right dining room lighting solution can make all the difference and the best dining room lighting ideas are thoughtfully planned, taking eating habits, furniture proportions, and budget into consideration.

Pendant lights, chandeliers, flush mounts, sconces, floor lamps … these could all be part of your ideal lighting solution. Here are a few tips to help you choose.
Tips for Dining Room Lighting:

LEDs are small, very effective solid bulbs. New LED bulbs are grouped in clusters with diffuser lenses which have broadened the applications for LED use in the home. LED technology is advancing rapidly, with many new bulb styles available. Initially more expensive than CFLs, LEDs bring more value since they last longer. Also, the price of LED bulbs is going down each year as the manufacturing technology continues to improve.

What’s right?
What’s wrong? (The problems will be glaring.)
What mood are you after?
What kind of lights do you like?
What do you need?
What do you want?

A good place to start is by considering the overall lighting in a room; and these key points will help you put your home in just the right light.
1. Practicality
First and foremost, your lights should – at the very least – illuminate your…

Gearing up for summer? A ceiling fan will help you keep your cool AND keep the mosquitoes at bay. But! There’s nothing worse than a wonky ceiling fan, rattling away through the night, to make you lose sleep. Luckily, installing a ceiling fan properly is a breeze! Just follow these steps:
Ask for a ceiling fan with silicone bearings, not bush bearings.
Engage a qualified electrician to install the ceiling fan in adherence with the wiring diagram supplied….